Salem Animal Rescue League Now Has Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program

Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) announced this week the creation of a new low cost spay and neuter program.

The program will be run by the veterinary staff at SARL and will be available to citizens with financial challenges to ensure their cats are spayed or neutered.

“We are excited to expand the services we are able to provide to the public. The benefits of spay and neutering your animal are numerous,” said D.J. Bettencourt, director of Development and Community Relations for SARL. “In addition to helping reduce overpopulation, it increases an animal’s chance of a healthier and longer life. We appreciate that economic times remain difficult for many people and we want to ensure that they have affordable opportunities to address this serious issue.”

The program is means tested and interested individuals will need to provide proof of need. SARL will use the national poverty guidelines in determining eligibility for the program. All information collected will remain strictly confidential. For the pet to be eligible, it must be more than 12 weeks old and weigh more than 2 lbs.

“At this time the program is only available to cats but we hope to expand the program to include dogs within six months,” said Elisabeth Shuter, SARL’s Veterinary Technician. “In addition to being spayed or neutered, each pet in the program will receive a rabies and distemper vaccine. Optional services available for additional fees include nail trimming, flea and ear mite treatment, de-worming and feline leukemia/FIV testing.”

The program started yesterday and interested individuals should contact SARL’s Veterinary Department at 603-893-3210, ext. 260.

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